Hide.me vs PureVPN (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
Hide.me
VS
7.7
PureVPN
Quick verdict
Hide.me wins overall (8.1/10 vs 7.7/10)
Hide.me outscores PureVPN on Speed, Privacy. PureVPN has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.2
Speed7.9
8.7
Privacy6.5
7.6
Servers8.8
7.4
Streaming7.6
8.9
Value9
8.3
Ease of Use8.4
Hide.me
PureVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Hide.me8.1/10 | PureVPN7.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Monthly Price | $4.99/mo | $2.14/mo |
| Servers | 2,300+ | 6,500+ |
| Countries | 91 | 78 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 625 Mbps (82%) | 600 Mbps (79%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia (outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention) | British Virgin Islands (operated from Pakistan/Hong Kong) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 31 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Hide.me if:
- Malaysia jurisdiction — outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention directives
- 10 GB/month free tier with access to 5 server locations — no payment info required
- No-logs policy since 2012 — one of the longest uninterrupted records in the category
Choose PureVPN if:
- One of the cheapest VPNs at extended plans — around $2/month on longer terms
- 6,500+ servers in 78 countries — large, well-distributed network
- 10 simultaneous connections